GRADUATION

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GRADUATION!
Whats next? Lets explore your possibilities!!
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Assess Yourself

• Here are some questions to ask yourself. Click
  on a question for the answer
• What should I do now?
• What if I dont know what interests me?
• What are my skills and do I need more?
• I think I have a career in mind, but what do I do
  next?
• How can I be sure there is a demand for the
  career I have in mind?
• What about college?
• I want to go to college, but how will I pay for
  it?
• What is an apprenticeship program?

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What should I do now?
This is probably the most difficult questions to
ask yourself, especially now when youre probably
already feeling the pressures of a high school
graduate. First, we here at AIS would like to
congratulate you on all of your hard work and
dedication. Making your education a priority will
definitely support your future endeavors. So,
what should you do now is to start thinking about
what you enjoy, what type of career do you see
yourself in and where do you see yourself in 5
years. All of these thoughts and feelings can be
explored on the following website. Theres also
a Career Myths link to the right that my help
your thought process. Take a look and start your
journey into the next phase of your
lifehttp//www.careervoyages.gov/students-whereto
start.cfm
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Remember, scroll down the page theres a lot of
information available!!
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What if I dont know what interests me?
No problem! There are many young adults who
dont know what they want to do with the rest of
their life. The secret is to not put so much
pressure on yourself to pick something that will
apply to your entire lifespan. If youre having
trouble deciding on what interests you, take some
time on the following website to explore the many
areas of interest available to you. Each
interest has a Learn More link that will bring
up a checklist of personality traits. If you
find the majority do not apply to you, then move
on to the next interest area. Also, after you
choose 3 areas of interest, the Career Compass
lists occupations you might like to pursue.
Theres a Start Over link to the right if you
need it. Check it out

• http//www.careervoyages.gov/careercompass-main.cf
  m
• Remember, scroll down theres a lot of
  information available!!

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What are my skills and do I need more?
What a good question! Isnt it time to discover
all that you have to offer? Exactly. This is
the Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment site
where basic life skills are assessed against what
young adults need to know to survive in todays
society. The best assessment to take as a high
school graduate is the ACLSA-IV for youth. After
you select ACLSA-IV, continue to click Next until
you begin the assessment questions. You dont
need a student number or email to take the
assessment and get results. When you have
finished, print out your results for review with
a counselor. The counselor can explain where you
may need some coaching to bring your skill level
to a point where you feel comfortable.
http//www.caseylifeskills.org/pages/assess/assess
_aclsa.htm
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I have a career in mind, but what do I do next?
This next site has two options to follow if you
wish. The first is Career Clusters where
youll be given a particular career plan of
study. A table filled with course requirements
is provided, sometimes beginning with high school
through college if necessary. It also provides
work-base learning and short-term training
options if applicable. Or, you can browse in
Career Voyages where you can read projections on
The High Growth Job Training Initiative and the
Industry Output and Employment Projections. If
you scroll down half of the page to Learn About
the Career Voyages Industries you can select an
industry link that offers an Industry Overview
and the applicable In-demand Occupations.
Definitely a site worth checking out
http//www.careervoyages.gov/careeradvisors-wheret
ostart.cfm
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How can I be sure there is a demand for the
career I have in mind?
This is a great question to ask because you want
to feel confident that your choices and hard work
are going to yield the best results. This
website explains all the industries in the left
blue column that weve ignored thus far. These
high growth industries were chosen for their
job potential and vitality to the American
culture. To learn more, scroll down the page and
select an industry link. Youll be provided with
an industry overview and in-demand occupation
list. Youll also be given links to the
education and training requirements within the
field that include apprenticeships, 2 and 4 year
colleges, and other options. This is a definite
must for initial career planning
http//www.careervoyages.gov/careeradvisors-whichi
ndustries.cfm
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What about college?
If youre thinking of college as an option, this
site can provide evidence that shows education
leads to higher earnings and supply the reports
to back up this claim. As you scroll down the
page, a list of financial assistance programs is
provided for college students and adult learners.
This site also shows you how to navigate through
Career Voyagers for training opportunities. And
if this wasnt enough, at the bottom of this page
there is a link to College Navigator which has
a directory of nearly 7,000 colleges, 2-year
schools, and trade schools. You can learn about
each school and how much it costs to attend.
http//www.careervoyages.gov/careeradvisors-doesed
ucationpay.cfm
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I want to go to college, but how will I pay for
it?
Hey, college is expensive thats a given.
But that doesnt mean you should give up and go
elsewhere. With a little initiative and support
from the colleges financial aid office, you can
put together a payment plan that will work for
you. There are many different ways to pay for
your education and living expenses the first
thing to do is find out what is available and
your eligibility. Financial aid is based on need
and merit. The different types of financing
include, but are not limited to student loans,
grants, scholarships and work-study programs.
Take the initiative and apply early because the
hunt for financial aid can be competitive. The
following website is a great start to finding
ways to finance your pursuit of higher education.

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http//studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/en
glish/index.jsp
Remember to scroll down and look at all the
information. Check out the left side under If
you attend for high school specific information.
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What is an apprenticeship program?
Apprenticeship is a relationship between an
employer and an apprenticeship employee during
which the apprentice learns a specific trade.
When you enter an apprenticeship program, youll
receive the benefits of employment and education.
The following website provides a download link
to the handbook for Nevada Unions and Training
Programs. http//aflcionevada.com/index.php?option
com_contenttaskblogcategoryid20Itemid43
A more global perspective of an apprenticeship
can be found on the following website. There are
many apprenticeship opportunities across the
nation in many high-growth industries. Check out
the Fast Facts link for some interesting
statisticshttp//www.careervoyages.gov/apprentice
ship-main.cfm
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Remember to scroll down and look at all the
information.
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